JIC Release No. 10 - Guam now in COR4

JIC Release No. 10 - Guam now in COR4

Posted on Date:11/22/2018 11:45 am

Guam in COR 4 as of 11 a.m.

Guam is now in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4. Typhoon Mang-Yi passed south-southwest of Guam through the morning and continues on its west-northwest track moving away from Guam at 31 mph. Damaging winds are no longer a threat to Guam. The National Weather Service has canceled the tropical storm warning for Guam and Rota.

HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED
The community is advised to stay out of the waters until hazardous conditions subside. Surf of 12 to 13 feet will continue to cause hazardous sea conditions.

ROAD SAFETY
The weather can make driving conditions hazardous. If you must drive, be alert for low visibilities and water covering the roadways as showers may have caused brief flooding of roads, especially in poor-drainage areas.

POWER
Power outages have been reported in pocket areas throughout the island. GPA crews are actively restoring power. To report outages in your area, please call 475-1472/3/4.

Thank you everyone for your patience and attention to safety as we weathered through another storm. Please be safe and enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and families! “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” - St. Ambrose -###-

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